Energy Prices
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US Political Pressures Fuel Escalating Rhetoric Against Kyiv
Trump blames Zelenskyy for US gas price spikes to deflect midterm pressure, as Europe struggles to secure billions in vital wartime funding for Kyiv.
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Energy Surge Drives September Inflation to 3.7% as Rate Hike Odds Shift
Surging gas and energy costs pushed September annual inflation to 3.7%, driving persistent cost pressures and shifting Federal Reserve rate hike odds.
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U.S. Inflation Accelerates as Fuel Costs Drive Economic Strain
U.S. inflation climbed to 3.4% in August as surging fuel costs and rising service prices heighten economic strain, forcing the Fed toward a rate hike.
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Trump Predicts Iran Conflict Will End Following US Midterms
President Trump stated the war in Iran will end immediately after the November 3 midterm elections, citing Iranian attempts to influence the legislative vote.
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US Inflation Cools to 3.5% in June as Energy Costs Drop
US annual inflation slowed to 3.5% in June, driven by a sharp decline in gasoline prices, though geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten future stability.
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US June Inflation Cools to 3.5% as Energy Prices Decline
US annual inflation cooled to 3.5% in June as energy costs fell significantly, easing market pressure and fueling speculation over future Federal Reserve rates.
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Singapore HDB Households Face Utility Bill Hike Amid July Rebate Disbursement
Over 1 million Singaporean households receive U-Save rebates in July as electricity tariffs surge by 17% due to rising global natural gas costs.
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Global Markets Stumble as Energy Prices and Geopolitics Converge
Global equity indices retreat as Middle East tensions drive oil prices higher and investors digest mixed Q1 corporate earnings reports.
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Tesla Rebounds as Gas Prices Drive European Shift to EVs
Tesla has reversed a year-long sales slump as surging fuel costs, exacerbated by geopolitical instability, accelerate the European transition away from combustion engines.
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Bitcoin Miners Face $19,000 Loss Per BTC as Difficulty Plummets
Bitcoin miners are losing approximately $19,000 on each BTC produced, with production costs reaching $88,000 against a market price of $69,200, driven by rising energy costs and geopolitical instability.
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Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% amid Iran war energy shock
Bank of England holds rates at: Bank of England Holds Rates Amid Rising Energy Prices from Iran. Read the full story and key context on Azat TV.
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February CPI Report Overshadowed by Iran Conflict
New CPI data shows inflation held at 2.4% in February, but analysts warn the outbreak of conflict in Iran has already rendered the figures a historical artifact.
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US Inflation Holds Steady at 2.4% Amidst Geopolitical Turmoil
US inflation held steady at 2.4% in February, matching forecasts. The data preceded escalating geopolitical tensions and their impact on energy prices.
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Heating Oil Prices Surge Amid Accusations of Profiteering
Regulators in the UK and US are intervening as heating oil costs soar following Middle East instability, leaving rural households facing record bills.
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Germany Inflation Dips to 1.9% in February 2026
Germany’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.9% in February 2026, down from 2.1% in January, driven by lower energy and moderating food prices.